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THE DAILY ARGUS-LEADER. SIOUX FALLS. S. D. faulty, Janniry 4t SIXTEEN Diction Teacher Weekend Guest Here Civil War Baby Ranked as One of State's Best Parliamentarians; Rugged Pioneer Mrs.

W. H. Lyon Holds Unique Record as Club man, Teacher and First Organizer of W'omqrf Alliance; Friendly to Children's Home; Co Generously to City In Conjunction With Late Husband Falls college to be missionary teachers, was also a guest and gave a mcst interesting and inspiring talk on iiT native land. Devotions during the evening were in charge cf Mrs. R.

G. Carpenter. Refreshments were served by the guild. Lucky Star Club The Lucky Star club enjoyed a party Friday evening at the home cf sirs. Aileen Lindquist, 304 West Fourth st.

In the evening of games Miss Elaine Morris and Miss Lorene Olson were winners of the prizes. Miss Delores Lerson of Arlington was an out-of-town guest. Hungry Always Fed At Dickenson Cafe Mrs. Mary E. Dickenson Smiles Through Trials of 38 Business Years; inter Birds Not Even Forgotten By Her By MRS.

A. W. SCHWIETERT To take an active part In a growing business in a growing town for 38 years is considered by most men a rare privilege, but when this privilege is enjoyed by a woman, we know that she possesses unusual ability and energy. Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Dickenson, better known as Mother "Die," worked hand in hand with her husband to build a large restaurant from a small bakery.

Thirty-eight years ago it was not common for a woman to be active in business as it was consindered a big CLUB'S FIRST HEAD Holiday Functions Have Held Interest of Sioux Falls Society Past Week Dances, Dinner Parties Ushered In the. New Year, While Many Homes Were Enlivened By Merry Gatherings of Friends; College Folks Start Trek Back to School Social festivities during the holidays season were devoted mainly to members of the school and college set home for the many of Thorn a-e leaving on various trains this afternoon for their respective institutions of learning. Dinner dances, at home and at clubs, provided gala entertainment not only for the collegians but for family guest and relatives who came from far and near for the vacation period. I I 1 tiZK, 1 Miss Veda Ravenscroft-Sutton, known throughout the country as teacher of diction for the National Broadcasting Co, in New York City, is a guest of Mrs. A.

B. Fairbank, Hunter's Grove, over Sunday. She came here from Chicago, where she has been attending a national Speakers'. Conference. FIRST JOT TEACHER STILL BUSY mukiBmNSikiRkoRD ft' i 'vf' "vP" 'ith 'i Friends Celebrate Birthdays of Mr.

and Mrs. Peter Newberger- Forty-nve mends and relatives surprised Mr. and Mrs. Peter New- berger. New Years day.

to helD them celebrate their birthdavs, Mrs. New-berger being the last dav of December and Mr. Newberger's the first day of the year. The day was spent in social visiting, with music and cards and dancing to wile away the happy hours. Guests brought an elaborate picnic dinner which was served during the evening hours, and later presented each of the honor guests with a gold piece.

Among tne guests were two daughters, Mrs. Wm. Kohrs, Sioux Falls, and Mrs. Walter Lein of Hartford, and six sons. Louis.

Frank. John, Chester, Edward and Charles, an oi sioux Falls. Peaceful Eight Club Mrs. Lillie Glenn, east of city was hostess on Friday to the members of the Peaceful Eight club for an afternoon of cards. Mrs.

Wm. Kohns and Mrs. Bertha Kazan were tied for high score, while consolation went to Mrs. E. W.

Warnocot. Light refreshments were served during a social hour, with plans to meet in two weeks on Thursday with Mrs. Warnocot, 131 North Sherman ave. Junior Etude Club Has January Meeting The junior members of the Etude club presented their January program at the home of Mrs. Edith KellerHigbee.

1004 South Phillips Saturday afternoon. Children taking part were Betty Campbell, Sara Burritt. Mary Emily Jordan, Lois Bushnell, Bernice Bushnell, Donna Brown, Billy Larson, Doris Nolen, Jean Campbell. Arlene, Nelson, Dorothy Aikens, Harry Aikens, Bernard Bradley, Marjory Norton, Betty Field, Barbara Johnson, Betty Brown, Bob Taylor and Elinor Dan-forth. Refreshments were served at the close of the program by the hostesses Jean Campbell and Mary Emily Jordan of Chester.

Happy Jacks-Miss Mable Jones, 323 North Fairfax was hostess on Friday evening to the members of the Happy Jacks club. "500" passed the evening hours, with score prizes going to Miss Laura Wehling and Mrs. Earl Alguire, who played as a substitute. An elaborate luncheon was served at one large table and under each plate was found a tiny gold pin, symbolic of the club, which had been ordered for some time and had just arrived. The club will meet in two weeks with Miss Helen Nelson.

A. A. U. W. to Produce Mrs.

Roy Burns Play The American Association of University Women will meet in the music studio of All Saints school Saturday afternoon, January 10, at 2:30 o'clock. A very clever and humorous one-act play written by Mrs. Roy D. Burns will be presenter Takla TVl a title of the play is "How Queer Women Are." The cast is as follows: Julia Hardt Mrs. C.

E. La Grave Mrs. Mrs. P. Bernhart Miss Mrs.

H. Dorothy Flowers Mrs. Roy D. Burns Miss Grace Bowie Mrs-. E.

Burkholder rift. Mrs. Fisher's little pet dog. Hostesses are Mesdames C. -F.

Whitmore, Charles Hutton, M. Cole W. E. Moore, R. B.

Miller. Herman F. Chapman. Misses Amy Souba and Maude L. Klatt.

Arnolds Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary-Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Arnold, 521 South Minnesota celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their Sioux Falls home Friday evening when their daughter, Lois, invited several guests, mostly former friends from Canton and Fedora, to spend the evening. Games and old time music furnished the entertainment for the evening.

A history of pioneer days written by Mrs, Arnold was read. An unusual event of the party was the attendance of two who witnessed the ceremony 50 years ago at Oconomowoc, These are Mr. and Mrs. A. A.

Arnold of Canton, who will celebrate their 50th anniversary on. January 18. During the evening a long distance telephone call was received from the Arnold's only son, Percy, who lives at Los Angeles. Cal. Many gifts and a purse were presented to the honor guests.

Refreshments were served by Miss Arnold. During a recent fog In England rockets were fired 1,000 feet into the air to show the location of Croydon airport. partment in charge of program. First Methodist Ladies' Aid society sponsoring appearance of Jessie Eae Taylor, 8 p. m.

Evangelical Woman's Missionary society. Hostess, A. Streyffler, 1910 South Spring ave, 2:30 p. m. Study club meets with Mrs.

M. W. Vittum, 523 North Menlo 2:30 p. m. Norse Glee club auxiliary meets Metropolitan hall, 8 p.

m. Special History club chorus practice Shriver-Johnson Blue room, 10 a. St. Cecelia guild. Hostess.

Mrs. Harry Peck, 724 West Eleventh St. Rowena circle. Hostess, Mrs.Har-ray Negas, 423 North Dakota ave. Chancel chapter meets the Calvary choir room at 7 o'clock p.

m. Election of officers. The first Methodist Tuckabaches business and social meeting in the Philathea rooms with Mrs. R. H.

Stout devotional leader. Hostesses Mesdames E. O. Olson, A. R.

Ship-ton, E. P. Nilsson, C. R. Beck, A.

L. Green, Wesley Baker, Gien Caldwell and L. S. Sisson, 2:30 p. m.

Congenial Eight. Hostess, Mrs. C. W. Waugh.

108 North West ave. Travel Study club. Home of Mrs. H. B.

Saure, 106 North Blauvelt 7:30. H. Baker, leader. G. O.

O. G. Hostess, Miss Bernltta Kirby, 1413 East Fifth St. Four-W club. Home of Mrs.

L. C. Hetland, 810 South Main ave. Picnic lunch. East Side Jolly Eight.

Hostess, Mrs. J. R. Personette, 1415 East Fourth st. A.

B. C. club. Hostess, John Hamilton, 1515 East Seventh st WEDNESDAY Mid-week Kensington. Hostess, Mrs.

3, HL Freese, 119 South Walts ave, 1:15 p. m. W. R. C.

Thimble bee Supper at 6 p. m. Executive meeting. Ellis Extension club. Hoctess, Mrs.

Clarence Nelson, at 2 p. m. Evelyn Rebekah circle No. 7, 2:30 p. Odd Fellows temple.

Hostesses, Mesdames Mary Carpenter, Ben DeBelts. Delbeit Wheeler, Alex Feay, F. L. Bickford and Fred French. East Side Lutheran Ladies Aid, Hostesses.

Mrs. Lewis Hanson and Mrs. N. O. Monsarud.

Church Doughnut sale. Emmar.uel Baptist Women's union. Church parlors, all day. Flay practice. Bancroft P.

T. home of Mrs. F. W. Nelson, 1502 Ess'- Seventh 2 p.

m. Mission society First Lutheran church in parlors. Hostesses. Mesdames M. T.

Brende and George t- Minnehaha Delphian chapter No. 2 mests in Cataract hotel parlors, p. m. V. C.

T. auxiliary 'sbet3l meeting home of Mrs. W. 511 West Nineteenth st, m. Ering articles for white elephant sale.

F. L. T. circle meets in I. O.

O. F. Temple. Hostesses. Mrs.

G. A. Benson and Mrs. James West. Election of officers.

Ccsmopolie club meets for 1:15 p. m. luncheon at Community Hostesses, Mesdames Joe Crowley and R. P. Wiley.

Hawthorne Mother' chorus meets with Mrs. John L. Bell. 715 West Third st, 8 p. m.

Mrs. Eskel Sund-strom and Mrs. G. A. Han-is assist ins hostesses.

First Methodist Philathea Matrons of First Methodist church in Fpilathea rooms. Hostesses, Mesdames I. H. Dokken. E.

B. Davis. J. E. Barber, Joe Berdahl, R.

A. Bielski, N. Coon. H.1 G. Carrol, J.

E. Hexamer. H. A. Grow, and R.

E. Haton. Sunshine club of Degree of Honor meets in their hell. First of series of card parties. Hostesses.

Mesdames C. Greer. Julia Hoviland. Helen Holmes. Eva-Shreve Hawkins and Rudolph Letrude.

THURSDAY C. B. club. Hostess, Mrs. O.

A. Helgeson, 207 Indian ave. Betsy Ross club, 'Yeoman hall, 8 r. m. Side Presbvterian Ladi' T.

Dott, 217 St. Mrs George HagJtar, ltlfcast Ninth st. 1' Hesf Mrs. Will Jirkins, 839. Nortii SVHs av.

Assistant hostess. Mrs. George Rlverside Prssbyterian Ladies' Aid. Church parlors. Hestess, Mm.

H. Havs. Election of officers. East Side Methodist Ladies' Aid, By IYA M. BAILEY Some of the most rugged and forceful characters helping io shape local, state and national policies trace their strength to the influence of the stirring events of the Civil war period, and the powerful background of the pioneering epoch which followed it.

As part of the environment supplying the elemental poise lor Winona Axteii, we note that, most auspiciously, she was born on the anniversary date of our illustrious president. Abraham Lincoln, and first saw the light of day February 12. 1863, at Walnui, about the time Grant assumed command of the Union forces at Vicks-burg and two years after Lincoln's first inaugural As she was the daughter of a Civil war. veteran, and had four uncles in service in the same struggle, she, was early endowed with an unusual appreciation of historical drama. Following the close of the war, we find her with her parents treeking to the Mississippi river; then north over its ex-paasive waters to the fertile farm lands of Fillmore county, southeastern Minnesota.

Among her first conscious recollections, at the age of two and one-half years, were the lights and music on board the steamboat, the horses plunging in the hold and the general air of bustle, turmoil and unrest attending the transportation of households to new fields of endeavor and settlement. She was- educated In the district schools. In the days when the multiplication tables were set to music and 'youthful grammarians painstakingly threaded their way amid the mazes of blackboard diagramming and, incidentally perhaps, learned more about sentence construction than seems evident from present day methods. In her hours of play, she was always the "teacher," marshalling her companions into studious attitudes by a liberal use of the ferule. This play experience should have stood her in good stead, when, before the age of 16, sre taught two terms of a country school.

Those were, the days when either, tlie teacher disciplined the school or the school forcefully disciplined the teacher. Preferring to impart knowledge rather than knocks. Miss Ax-tell decided that the life of a pedagogue held no charms for her and voluntarily eliminated herself from that profession. She entered government service by working in the postoffice at Grand Meadows, later being transferred to Duluth and finally this tirne auspiciously for this community was recommended to the Sioux Falls post-office. The office at that time stood on the present site of the Security National bank building with E.

W. Caldwell as postmaster, Mr. Fleetwood as assistant, and George Baldwin, chief clerk. Miss Axtell re tained this position through two republican and one democratic ad ministrations; working last under W. P.

Carr, Grover cieveianas appointee. In her next position she was cashier for year in the "Checkered Frcnt" under E. J. Daniels, later working in the same capacity in the "Bee Hive" operated by the Davidsons. Following-this, she became general office secretary for the Holt.

Cloudas negotiating insurance, loan and real estate transactions, until her marriage of Wm. H. Lypn, November 2, Forsakes Business for Home -Her success in the ranks of the early business women of Sioux Falls was followed by an equal success as a homekeeper for wherever she went her strong pioneer's conscience was deep within her with its clear, simple vision of evil and good; of wrong and of right, and her magnificent wit was always of splendid service. She has always faced frankly and fearlessly the, right as she saw the right and the wrong as she saw the wrone and ullv exem- Dlifles the thought that "He who stems the tide of public opinion no dead fish, for: they floatf with it." Thirty-nine years of congenial companionship resulted from her union with Mr. Lyon and, by step by his side, she.

has climbed to the forefront in strong, uplifting, civic and state projects. Having a keenly analytical mind, she has become an outstanding parliamentarian and has compiled a pamphlet on the subject which, if mastered, would make one an adept in presiding with ease and accuracy over any type of meeting. In fact, august political bodies of men havs used this pamphlet to settle difficult points in parliamentary procedure. Always interested in broadening the horizon for women, she became the first president cf the South Dakota Federation of Women clubs in 1900 and helped to write its constitution. For a period of three years she conducted a department of parliamentary law instruction in the club journal, reaching the members in North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Montana.

During Governor Herreids regime, she was a member of the Women's Board of Investigation for the charitable and penal institutions of the state, and helped to make this a powerful "sifting committee." With Mrs. Mabel Dock-stader and Mrs. Edith Kellar- she organized the "Woman's Alliance." She also served on the committee appointed to ask the legislature to submit the matter of granting woman suffrage to a vote of the women of the state. Friend cf Children's Home In conjunction with her husband, she furnished a room' in the -Children's Home and. together, they have always contributed largely to its support.

With him. too, the first library building was given to the city in 1899. This was the old Unitarian church, now the Central Baptist. With him also, has been given "Lyon Park" on Phillips avenue and "Winona Park" on the East Side, as well as "Lyon Park," a ten-acre site, at Hartford. Her husband's untimely death shattered many of the which they had of handling together their Tast estate ar-d planning for its disposal.

Bravely she is carrying on by endeavoring to conserve the properties for which she is responsible, thereby completing the plans they had made. In the future, as in the past, she will work for the upbuilding of any community of which she is a part. If you visit her on the second floor of the Security National bank building, you will realize that the slogan of the National Federation cf Business Professional Women's club, "A Better Business Woman for a Better Business World," Is ably exemplified by the business ability of Winona Axtell Lyon. Yellow cream cheese, spread on buttered wafers and browned in a moderate oven makes a very good accompaniment to serve with appetizers, soups or salads. Among the many functions given was a bridge tea by Miss Kathenne Rnwlev 1608 South Center ave, Christmas trees at either side of the fireplace and red roses and red candles made the setting for 20 girls an appropriate one.

Miss Eleanor Rowley presided at the attractive tea table during the tea hour. Winners of party favors in bridge were Misses Jeannette aHrris and Charlotte Bubb. who is at home from Iowa City, ior the vacation period. A formal dinner parry was given at the home of Miss Mary Elizabeth Perkins, just before one of the holiday dances at her home. East Boulevard.

Eight couples were asked to this gathering, among them being Robert Foster of Ottumwa, la. The beauty of the dinner table was enhanced with gold candelabra and red tapers in various sizes, arranged very artistically. A miniature Christmas tree was used on the table and the place cards were in holiday design. Carter Kuehn, a student in the University of Minnesota, who has been a holiday guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Max Kuehn, at "Sunset Ridge," was a genial host during the vacation Eight couples were asked to his home for an informal supper after which the hours were spent informally. A piece of tri-colors trimmed the table when dainty refreshment were served. A delightful informal dinner party was given by Misses Maunne Wilson, Marjorie Bielski and Catherine Peck Friday evening. Fourteen couples were included on the invitation list to the Stevens home. Riverview Heights, for dinner.

Individual favors were used as markers at each guest's place and the table was lighted from the glow of red candles. Nutcups also were in Yuletide colors. After the dmner the party, which Included mostly students home from school, motored to the Clifford Peck residence, 1900 South First where Miss Catherine Peck was hostess at a dance in the recreation room. v. Miss Dorothy Godfrey, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. A. E. Godfrey, 722 West Twenty-third gave a dinner and bridge Friday evening to eight couples. The usual colors of the season were used to beautify the Godfrey rooms in which the young folks played bridge.

Miss Catherine Sanford, John Sweeney, Marjarie Fauquet and John Thistle won the favors for bridge. James Pryde, a student at Purdue university, was among the guests. Misses Helen Youne. Bobbie Tay lor and Genevieve Wintersteen, who nave been home during the holiday vacation, shared honors at a 1 o'clock luncheon this week, at which Mas Frances Roberts, 831 South Summit was hostess. Informal visiting, and hearing the honor guests relate their college experiences, was the pastime lor the girls following the luncheon.

Deureth Hawkins, son of Dr. Eva Shiive-Hcwiuns. who has been visiting his mother during the holidays leavss this afternoon for Lake Fcrest university over the holidays. He has shared the good times of the young folks at the Yuletide parties. Herbert Schoeneman invited eight young ffentlmen friends, to his home.

120 North Summit one evening for a stag dinner. Later they attended the show "Duloy" at the Orpheum theatre. A group of college girls enjoyed the hospitality of Miss Auburn HiTikby. 1C02 West Ninth Friday, she nresided as hostess at a bridge luncheon. Dainty appointments marked the lunchssn ssrved in three courses at the bridse tables.

Later tn the game of briage. Miss Josephine Dennis and Mis? Alice Carroll won the prizes. After the bridge game, the girls attended the show at the State i Miss Irene Williams cf Sioux Falls and Boyd Benson of Huron shared honors at pretty holiday dinner at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Alway in Aberdeen, where they visited during the holidays.

Students returning today to school will Misses Patricia Raurke, Ellen Skaff and Marie to Rosary college at River Fcrest. 111. Thomas Gadbois will return to Marirtjttj also this aiter-nson. jrf-n left yesterday afternoon take up his studies srain aVNctre Dame and was ac-comparted bv his sister Katherine who will visit Miss Margaret Hall in Evanston. Miss Maurin Wilson, Marjorie and Gladvs Bielski.

and Catherine Peck and Hollis Peck will leave this afternoon for Northwestern university. Miss Carol Bielski returned Saturday to Stevens Point, Wis. Lester Fahrendnrf, 629 West Ninth cave a dsne and bin suppPT durir? the holidav week at his home, inviting In V. young coucles. who dance until the mid-richt hour.

Miss Mary Wclf of Chicago was a guest. CLUB CALENDAR MONDAY Music department of History club indefinitely postponed. Woman's Auxiliary of Augustana college meets in school pai-lors 2:30 p. m. Mesdames Albert Ellcfson.

M'rtin Olscn, Susie Gjerc and E. D. Larson. J.It Zion Temple Sisterhood meets at 2:30 p. m.

at Temple. 2:30 m. Hostesses Mesdames J. Hen-kms ar.d, L. Horlltz.

Jasper' Chapter. No. 8 O. t. S.

meets at 7:30 o. m. Masonic Temple. Business Affiliation and refreshments. East Side Community club Ben Franklin school Annual election of officers.

Jelly Dozen Hostess, Mrs. Wm. Spade, 335 South Jessica ave. Amertesn Legion auxiliary meets la church parlors, p. m.

Initiation cf new members. Royl Neighbors meet in Woodman hall, p. m. History club meotlnsr 30 In City Tcmpie club rooms. Citizenship de- Winona Axtell Lyon Farewell Partieslre Being: Given for Mrs.

Homer Armstrong The removal from Sioux Falls Mr. and Mrs. Homer V. Armstroni to Columbus, while met with i feeling of general regret that thty are to leave the city, has becn 'tht inspiration of several farewell gatherings in their honor the past weA On Friday evening Mr. and Mrs.

Armstrong held open house at the Armstrong residence, 834 South Phillips during which Um many of their neighborhood friend! came" in to chat a while and enjo the serving of light refreshmenti Mrs. Armstrong wiil remain until about the middle of the month, later, while Mr. Armstrong expecu to leave January 6. Several members of a bridgi dab to which the Armstrongs have be-lonsed for a number of years a dinnor last evening at the Com. munity house their honor Although some of the club member! were out of town, covers were for the Armstrongs.

Mr. and Mrs Max Kuehn Mr. and Mrs. Adams. Mrs.

Knapp Brown, Dice Gage, Mrs. Harry Aikens, Mr. and Mrs. A. E.

Ayres nnd Mr. and Mn. Fred Kreiser. Alter the dinner-the party motored to the Kuehn home, "Sarisei Ridge," and passed the eveninin bridge. A farewell gift was also presented the honored guests by the club members.

St. Catherine's guild will gh-e I luncheon Monday at the Tenacj Park Community house for Mn. Armstrong, which will be attended by a large number of the Calaij cathedral women Mrs. Armstrong also to be I guest at a lunch'on on Tuosda-, when Mrs. G.

S. Carpenter, It! South Duluth will honor Mrs. Cliarles M. Day, who soon iera for Los Angeles, to spend the sinter. Only a few of Mrs.

Day's cl friends are invited to the luncheoa Good Forms in the Customs of Visitini Much less formality than in pas' years now attaches to the customs of making and receiving calls. N) longer are visiting cards strewn with a lavish hand everywhere where they might have significance. The day "at home" Is much less frequently observed, and utmost informality exists between friended long standing. These points, however, are important: It is proper and kind for the older residents of a town to make the firs call on a newcomer. Aiso, it Is correct to call before extending a firs! invitation to one's home.

The correct time of day for paying formal visits Is between 3 30 and 4:30. Five o'clock is the hour when the hostess, if she is at horn, may be entertaining intimates acquaintances at Taste requires returning a first call, even though one may not care to establish an acquaintance. A second call may go unreturned or Invitation be rejected in the one does not care to extend the acquaintance. "Whose turn it is to entertain whom" is seldom considered 'w reasonably cordial relations ha" been established. Then one may invite the same guests twice without receiving an invitation between-a attend parties twice in the an home, without returning the fat between occasions.

It is proper for the parent! the bridegroom-elect to call on tin parents of the bride-elect, first This first call is important should be made immediately aOT the young man has stated tentions. Every guest at a wedding show call on the bride after she has returned from her honeymoon-regarding the date which she and husband have set for the time they wiil be "at home." One calls on the occasion death in the family of a friend. extend condolences. One visits mother of an infant, to proffer wishes and a gift. GRAY IS GOOD, AND GOING TO BE BETTER Colors neglected for several sons frequently return to fash appearing so fresh and that they are taken up with Gray and beige are current smples of old favorites revived.

TJ return of gray is especially Inter ing. in view of the fact that usually been considered a difnc colo-. Today, even the junior is aW" Ing the "difficult" color and canr ing it Off admirably perhaps cause the new gravs are prop softened and attractively cast color. Gray coats are already o1 shown with some prominence in better shops and it is reasonable expect an increase in their vof Frequently there are gray turiwj to match. Matching platinuffli'1 is often a feature of the gray a- Particularly in lustrous traj parent velvets and soft.

crepes, trrav is especially imir" in frocks for afternoon. Ev11" frocks aiso adopt It. Manufacturers arepreparing gray gloves for spring. But smart hose to wear with the costume will probably be gJZ beige shades rather than By HARRIET E. FOLDS It was some years ago a friendly, smiling little lafiy came to Sioux Falls from Boston, where she had been engaged in kindergarten work in a mission school, ana opened Ine first public kindergarten in our city.

Her way was so winning and friendly that the children all loved her and she loved and enjoyed them so much that the kindergarten could not help but succeed. Some time later she was married to the late Dr. S. A. Brown and the kindergarten she had so much for was taken-over by others.

Her interest in the work was so great that she was glad to give her services to the kindergarten department of the Episcopal Sunday school where she has served faithfully for 26 years and many of the children she taught have now grown to manhood and womanhood with the happy memory of the interesting hours they spent with her, now Mrs. George W. Burnside. Always Smiling In talking with Mrs. Burnside about her work, she said, "I do not deserve any credit for what 1 do because I love to do it and am so fond of the little children." Always smiling, she works among the little girls and boys in her class which bv the way is the largest class in the school not reading them Bible stories nor teaching them the Bible, but working with a sand table and cut out figures representing each character in the Bible.

Each character has its own individuality and she calls them all by name so that the children know them and visualize them in their little minds as real people. Many of the cut-outs and characters she has made great effort to obtain in order to make the story more real in the child's mind. Mrs. Burnside makes miniature houses, temples from paper pulp, fashioned after the styles of building in Jerusalem at the time these people lived. She obtains plans and patterns for these in order to get the style of architecture correct.

Shi paints or tints these to make them more realistic. She makes lakes and rivers and various other things to at parsonage. Hostesses, Mrs. W. P.

Slocum, Mrs. J. H. Baker. Faith Lutheran Ladies' Aid.

Hostess, Mrs. Harry Jones, 231 North Cliff ave. Augustana Lutheran Ladies' Aid; church parlors. Hostesses, Mrs. R.

H. Gardner, Mrs. R. Benson. J.

Y. M. clubs meets with Mrs. A. E.

Godfrey, 722 West Twenty-third Christian Missionary society meets at church, 2:30 p. m. Topic, "India." Leader, Mrs. W. Clausson.

First Lutheran Ladies' Aid society. Hostesses. Mesdames E. K. Skaro, J.

A. Ulberg, Anton Jacobson, O. C. Mickelson, E. E.

Shelton, O. J. Berg, Andrew Seim, S. J. Bisgard.

O. S. Fjelstad, K. O. Lokken, Wm.

Cork and Paul Schroeder. Mission society First Presbyterian church meets home of Mrs. A. Nicholls, 129 North Prairie ave. Assisting hostesses, Mesdames L.

Vercoe and C. E. Miller. Devo-tionals, Rev. Jones, and talk on "American Indian," Bishop Roberts.

Mayflower Circle meets at Congregational church. Hostesses, Mesdames U. G. Reinlnger, E. H.

Ewald. R. A. Calef and N. E.

Steele. Teatowel shower. i Pythian Sisters meet for social time after Knights of Pythias meeting, in Mandskor hall, at invitation of knights. First Presbyterian Ladies Aid so- Miss' Bfrtha'. J.

her work in these organizations and in the church all these years, literally hundreds of young women. hav known her kindly ministrations and gladly acknowledged their indebtedness to her. Slit represents in her own person one oi tne lnnuences tnat has' "made Sioux' Falls-: the wholesome little home city that It is. "it' -vy Mary Elizabeth Dickenson job for her to clothe, feed, and raise her children. Yet Mother 'Dick" not only successfully raised her four boys but made the most wonderful cookies that all children loved.

Many of our young people of today can recall the delicious oatmeal cookies which they purchased in the Dickenson bakery when they were little tots. You could always see her rmil-lng face, either as she served their patrons or out In the kitchen helping her husband to make the dainty candies for which they are famous. Mother "Dick" has in her possession one of the strangest and most interesting guest books that you can find anywhere and she calls it "The Tramp Guest Book." In this book you will find the name and address of every hungry person who has called at their back dcor for a free meal, and there were many, as Mother "Dick" never refused a plea for food though many times it meant less food for their own family. Even the little feathered folk shared In her generosity as she remembered them with crumbs and suet throughout the long winter months. Todav you can still see Mother "Dick's" smiling face as she serves their patrons or as she assists out in the work shop.

Thirty-eight years have passed but Mother "Dick's" sweet smile remains the same. Mrs. Helen Finnegan and son, Joe, and Emil Vicks of Watertown were dinner guests New Year's day at the home of Mrs. Clara Johnson, 1227 East Rice st. 1 Miss Marie Finnegan of Water-town, who spent Christmas and the remainder of the holidays with Miss Violet Johnson, has returned home.

Mr. and Mrs. George Schildt and daughter, Hazel, of Carthage and Adele SWenson of Artesian and Mr. and Mrs. John Hillman and son of Canova spent Friday in Sioux Falls at the home of George Krcnos and family, 605 South Spring ave.

Mrs. Hugo Voight entertained a narty of friends and relatives at their I honoring Mrs. Dell Voieht and daughter Hope, who I will soon return to their 'home in Fresno, Calif. Miss Ruth Freet returned to Ann Arbor, to resume her studies after enjoving the holiday respite with her Barents. Mr.

and Mrs. Ed Freet. of Sioux Falls, and friends in Pierre. Miss Lillian Ellingson left Jast night for Minneapolis to resume her school work In the University of Minnesota. She has been visiting her mother, Mrs.

Hannah Ellingson, 1002 South First Miss Jessie Rae Taylor, dramatic reader and impersonator. Ls to ap-cear at the First Methodist church Tuesday evening at 8 under the auspices of the ladies aid society. Mrs. W. H.

Booth elected Mrs. Booth executive secretary. Backed by this group, with the artists available through the national association and with a superb new and carefully designed coiUeum about to be constructed, do we wonder that the new year brings pleasurable anticipation to this capable and interesting woman, and that she is already planning "new delights" for those who choose to follow through the glamorous gardens that are opened to us by her creative culture. SOCIETY NOTES -f -1 Mrs. George W.

Burnside illustrate her stories and makts these lessons so fascinating, in her humble, unassuming way, that the little children sit around her, eyes filled with interest and wonderment. and even the parents who accompany the chidren find them just as Active in Summer In the summer Mrs. Burnside is one of the instructors in the kinder garten training department at the summer conference held at All Saints school. Just recently, in recognition and appreciation of the splendid, and faithful services Mrs. Burnside- has given to the church for so many years, she was awarded a member ship in the National Accredited Teachers association of the Episco pal cnurcn, d.v tne National council of the Department of Religious Ed ucation, an honor she has justly earnea ana aeserves.

clsty, general meeting postponed until Child Culture Study club. Hostess. Mrs. Leroy Jones, 1104 South Menlo 2:30 p. m.

Assisting hostess, Mrs. G. J. Klopenburg. Woman's Home Missionary society, 1:15 o'clock luncheon in the Philathea -rooms of First Methodist church.

Devotional leader, Mrs. G. D. Smith. Mesdames George Raines and L.

C. Utley will render a vocal duet. Social chairman. Mrs. A.

Fanebust. assisted by her circle. First Methodist Young Woman's Foreign Missionary society will mset in the Philathea rooms. Hostesses. Misses Laura Anderson, Eva Hunter and Florence Hunter, 7:45 P- Dl.

FRIDAY Eros club. Hostess. Mrs. West Babcock, 1008, South Phillips ave. Gamma Mu Delphian Chapter meets at 2:30 p.

Cataract Hotel parlors. Past Hoble Grands club. No. 53 Odd Fellows Temple. Annual birthday dinner 6:30 n.

m. International Round Table of A. A. TJ. W.

meets with A. E. Ayre, 910 South Phillies ave. Mrs. H.

F. Chnnmnn. leader. Alta Petens Study Hostess. Mrs, F.

E. Burkholder, -1100 East Twenty-sixth st. Lowanda Circle. Tea Room. Business, 1:30 p.

m. Cards. 2:30 o. m. Mew Year's party.

East Side Methodist church, open to public. Bancroft PTA. 3:30 p. m. at school.

Lewis Heights PTA, 3:30 p. m. at rchool. SATURDAY Chapter I. P.

E. meets at Community House. Studv of state and lowl by-laws. Miss Mary Elizabeth Perkins. listory Club Meets Tuesday In City Temple Parlors The "first general History club meeting of 1931 will be held Tuesday afternoon, January 6, at 2:30 o'clock, at.

the cluo rooms in the City Temple. Some interesting businessuill occupy the first half hour, after which the program will be in charge of the American Citizenship 'department. Mr. Claud? Hamilton will speak on the subject bf Americans." Miss Dorothy Engelke, accompanied by Dsn R-James, will sing a group of solos. A discussion of present dsv problems which face the American people will be open to every one present.

The Citizenship department will be hostesses to the, entire club, and Mesdames M. J. Peterson, Mary A. Bement, and Fannie Douthit will torm a committee -to eerye tea Emmanuel Baptist oocieties Meet- -v The ladies' aid of the Emmanuel Baptist church and the Jr. W.

W. G. were guests on Friday evening at the church af the Sr. W. W.

G. Mrs. Rcdriquei af Porto Rico, who with her huiband are studying at Sicux Mrs. Booth Has Record in Bringing World's Premier Music Artists Here Bertha Bragstad Has High Record for Uplift Work In Sioux Falls Paderewskl, Hoffmann, a 1 1 1-Curci, Schumann-Heink, McCor-mack. Werrenrath, Kreisier, Heiietz.

tPavlowa, the Little Russian Sym- pnony. uennis-snawn, faui wnne-man-The Chicago' Symphony, a roll call of the world's premier in the art of music, and what delightful events they were! Through the unceasing efforts and genial determination of one woman, the inhabitants of this town and countryside owe much. Mrs. W. H.

I Booth has given to this community a ciass oi entertainment seiaom enjoyed even in larger and more favorably equipped centers. Animated by civic pride and generously endowed with those qualities that beget followers, she graciously donned the mantel bequeathed bv Mrs. Etta Estey Boyce who was the pioneer among he sponsors of music and cultural activities In Sioux Tht advent of the moving picture, the talkies and the radio, combined with a campaign by ths "picture combine" to wean the public from the legitimate stage and real music, have made it increasingly difficult to procure artists and attractions of first rank. Theaters and play houses have been bought or leased and only the old coliseum with its poor acoustics and its discomforts remained. In SDite of this handicap, Mrs.

Booth has kept smilingly at her task- and the iist or attractions brought here under Kn direction contains nearly every major presentation available. For years she has shouldered the burden alone until this season a group of interested citizens sponsored by the chamber of commerce organized under the direction of the Chicago Civic Music association, Head of Lutheran House off Mercy Active in Aiding Others Practically All Her Life Family One of Earliest in City Bern and reared in Sioux Falls, Miss Bragstad is altogether a prod-uct of our city. In lact her family name is connected with the earliest beginnings of th.ngs in South Dakota and always with religious and upiift work. Her grandfather was known as a lav preacher among the Lutheran pioneers of the state some time before thrre was any organized church work done among them; arid her fatbfr. too, was well-known in earV church circles.

One brother. Arthii.was in YMCA work in France -the World war. later served iwtetary of boys' work atur local YMCA, and Is now in charge of old people's home orpnapage at Wis. Practically aU Jier life Miss Bragstad bas been UX-uplift work. For several years he was in the service of the Beloit orphans' home, later in charge of a home for young women in Minneapolis.

And since the establishment of the Lutheran House of Mercy in in 1921 he has.be!a iu eXIiaent- head. Her work In. iblfi in the Big Sister -mpvenifnt Jias taken her ail over. South J3akcu-and the surrounding Msmicry In neighboring nates, making her a well known figure wherever welfare and uplift work is dens among us. Because of.